City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 229 MAIN STREET, CONWAY, SC 29526 MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 - 4:00 PM PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. CONSENT AGENDA A. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (A) to annex approximately 1.93+/- acres of property located at 235 Singleton Ridge Rd (PIN 383-10-03-0025). B. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (L) to rezone approximately 1.93+/- acres of property located at 235 Singleton Ridge Rd (PIN 383-10-03-0025) from the Horry County Highway Commercial (HC) district to the City of Conway Highway Commercial (HC) district upon annexation. C. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (B) to annex approximately 0.96+/- acres of property located at 3372 Hwy 378 (PIN 370-03-02-0003). D. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (M) to rezone an approximate 0.96+/- acres of property located at 3372 Hwy 378 (PIN 370-03-02-0003) from the Horry County Highway Commercial (HC) district to the City of Conway Highway Commercial (HC) district upon annexation. E. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (F) to annex approximately 1.78+/- acres of property located at 321 Rainwood Rd (PIN 324-07-03-0006). F. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (N) to rezone approximately 1.78+/- acres of property located at 321 Rainwood Rd (PIN 324-07-03-0006) from the Horry County Residential, no mobile homes allowed (SF40) district to the City of Conway Low/Medium-Density Residential (R-1) district upon annexation. G. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (G) to annex approximately 0.65+/- acres of property located at 3154 W. Hwy 501 (PIN 326-15-02-0001). “I pledge to build a stronger and more prosperous community by advocating for civil engagement, respecting others and their viewpoints, and finding solutions for the betterment of my city.”  H. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (O) to rezone approximately 0.65+/- acres of property located at 3154 W Hwy 501 (PIN 326-15-02-0001) from the Horry County Commercial Forest Agriculture (CFA) district to the City of Conway Highway Commercial (HC) district upon annexation. I. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (I) to annex approximately 71.82+/- acres of property located behind Lake Busbee and adjacent to New Rd (PIN 368-00-00-0019). J. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (R) to assign the Conservation Preservation (CP) zoning designation to approximately 71.82+/- acres of property located behind property commonly referred to as Lake Busbee and adjacent to New Rd upon annexation into the City of Conway (PIN 368-00-00-0019). K. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (P) to rezone an approximate 10+/- acre portion of 110+/- acres of property located on Cultra Rd and Oak Street, and adjacent to Conway Christian School (PIN 325-00-00-0011) from the Medium-Density Residential (R-2) district to the Low/Medium-Density Residential (R-1) district. L. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (S) to amend Article 5 – Supplemental and Accessory Uses, of the City of Conway Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), regarding revisions to the requirements for Noncommercial Keeping of Livestock or Fowl, establishing an exception for parcels twenty (20) acres or greater in size and containing a single-family dwelling. M. Approval of a special event – Public Safety Day – October 3, 2026 N. Approval of a special event – Rivertown Reindeer Run – December 5, 2026 O. Approval of a Resolution accepting dedication of roadways & drainage and the financial guarantee for the roadway warranty for Maple Grove, Ph 1 subdivision (Autumn Maple Drive, Red Maple Drive, Samarus Court, Acer Court, Crimson Maple Drive) P. Approval of June 15, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATION A. Employee of the Month - July 2026 B. Presentation of Longevity Awards – June 2026 – 5 Years: Daraius Moultrie, Police; 5 Years: Joseph Lajoie, Fire; 10 Years: Bradner Kister, Solid Waste; and 10 Years: Brian Keith, Public Utilities. C. Presentation by Conway Chamber of Commerce – Morgan McDonnell V. SECOND/FINAL READING A. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (H) to annex approximately 0.53+/- acres of property located at 550 Dunn Shortcut Rd (PIN 337-08-02-0021). (Hucks) “I pledge to build a stronger and more prosperous community by advocating for civil engagement, respecting others and their viewpoints, and finding solutions for the betterment of my city.”  B. Final reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-07-20 (Q) to rezone approximately 0.53+/- acres of property located at 550 Dunn Shortcut Rd (PIN 337-08-02-0021) from the Horry County Commercial Forest Agriculture (CFA) district to the City of Conway Low/Medium-Density Residential (R-1) district upon annexation. (Hucks) VI. FIRST READING A. First reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-08-03 (G) to rezone approximately 0.24+/- acres of property located at 500 W. Cox Ferry Rd (PIN 382-04-04-0012), from Horry County Residential, no mobile homes allowed, (SF20) district to the City of Conway Low/Medium-Density Residential (R-1) district upon annexation. (Peterson) B. First reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-08-03 (H) to rezone approximately 0.58 acres of property located at 921 Buccaneer’s Cove (PIN 382-13-01-0007), from Horry County Residential, no mobile homes allowed, (SF20) district to the City of Conway Low/Medium-Density Residential (R-1) district upon annexation. (Alvarez) C. First reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-08-03 (I) to rezone approximately 1.26+/- acres of property located at 158 Gardner Lacy Rd (PIN 399-01-04-0005), from Horry County Limited Industrial (LI) district to the City of Conway Light Industrial (LI) district upon annexation. (Hucks) D. First reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-08-03 (J) to rezone approximately 10.51+/- acres of property located at 1151 Hwy 501 (Bus.) (PIN 367-00-00-0010), from the Horry County Highway Commercial (HC) and Commercial Forest Agriculture (CFA) districts to the City of Conway Light Industrial (LI) district upon annexation. (Hucks) E. First reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-08-03 (K) to rezone approximately 0.44+/- (total) acres of property within the Riverwood at Sherwood Forest subdivision, located on Country Club Dr. and Graham Rd (PIN 324-16-04-0082, a portion of PIN 324-16-04-0077, and a portion of PIN 324- 16-03-0045) from the Low/Medium-Density Residential (R-1) district to the Low-Density Residential (R) district. (Hucks) F. First reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (A) to annex approximately 2.56+/- acres of property located on Hwy 501, across from Sioux Swamp Dr. (PIN 326-14-04-0010). (Hucks) G. First reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (B) to annex approximately 1.74+/- acres of property located on Hwy 501 and Gardner Lacy Rd, including properties addressed at 101 and 103 Gardner Lacy Rd (PINs 399-01-04-0001, 400-04-03-0001, and 400-04-03-0002). (Hucks) H. First reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (C) to annex approximately 10+/- acres of property located at 2899 E. Hwy 501 (PIN 400-04-02-0002). (Hucks) I. First reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (D) to annex approximately 0.13+/- acres of property located at 124 Quail Run (PIN 383-09-04-0058). (Alvarez) “I pledge to build a stronger and more prosperous community by advocating for civil engagement, respecting others and their viewpoints, and finding solutions for the betterment of my city.”  J. First reading of Ordinance #ZA2026-09-08 (E) to annex approximately 0.34+/- acres of property located at 2857 Hwy 378 (PIN 337-16-02-0028). (Peterson) VII. CONSIDERATION A. Consideration of a request to approve the proposed name of a residential subdivision, “Minglewood Estates,” located along Hwy 813. (Hucks) B. Consideration of an approval of a proposal for the construction of the Kingston Boardwalk Trail and Docks (Hyman) VIII. PUBLIC INPUT IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT X. COUNCIL INPUT XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Discussion regarding Negotiation of a Potential Contractual Agreement for Development on Highway 378 [pursuant to SC Code §30-4-70 (A) (2)]. B. Consideration of appointments to boards, commissions and committees [pursuant to SC Code §30-4-70(A) (1)]. XII. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION XIII. POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION XIV. ADJOURNMENT Any City of Conway resident or owner of a business within the city that holds a valid city business license may make an appearance before City Council concerning any municipal matter with the exception of personnel matters. Persons desiring to speak must notify the City Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on the last business day prior to the day of the City Council meeting. However, if you are speaking regarding a public hearing item, then you would do so during that time on the agenda. Address Council from the podium stating your name, address, and the subject you would like to discuss. The public may also access the meeting at https://www.conwaysc.gov/. “I pledge to build a stronger and more prosperous community by advocating for civil engagement, respecting others and their viewpoints, and finding solutions for the betterment of my city.”